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Healthy Drinks Recipes Kashmiri Pink Chai

I’ll be honest, the first time I tried Kashmiri pink chai, I couldn’t believe that tea could look this beautiful and taste so comforting at the same time. This isn’t your usual black tea recipe drinks, and it’s definitely not something you’ll find in a typical chai tea mix recipe. This tea has a personality, and it demands a little patience—but isn’t that the case with all the best things in life? The process of making this pink chai feels almost like a small ritual. You start with strong tea leaves, boil them down, and coax out this deep, earthy flavor. Then, when you add milk, salt, and a sprinkle of spices, the magic happens—the color transforms into this gorgeous blush pink that always makes me pause for a second. I’ve tried it with friends who usually swear by their green healthy tea recipes, and even they were impressed. Now, if you’ve been exploring new recipes lately, you’ve probably stumbled across a chai cake recipe or even a kashmiri pulao recipe. This pink chai belongs right there in the same collection of healthy drinks that feel like both comfort and adventure in a cup. It’s rich, a little nutty, and something you’ll find yourself craving on chilly evenings when you just want to wrap your hands around a warm mug.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Beverages
Cuisine: Kashmiri
Keywords: black tea recipe drinks, chai cake recipe, chai tea mix recipe, Healthy Drinks, healthy drinks recipes, Healthy Tea Recipes, kashmiri pulao recipe
Servings: 4 cups
Author: Linda

Ingredients

  • 4 cups water
  • 3 tablespoons Kashmiri tea leaves (or strong green tea)
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 cups whole milk (or half-and-half for creamier texture)
  • 2 tablespoons sugar (adjust to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon crushed cardamom pods
  • Chopped pistachios and almonds for garnish

Instructions

  1. Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a large saucepan.
  2. Add tea leaves and baking soda. Simmer on low heat for 10–15 minutes until reduced by half.
  3. Add cold water (about 1 cup) and simmer again for 5 minutes.
  4. Strain the liquid and return to the pan.
  5. Stir in milk, sugar, salt, and cardamom. Simmer for another 10 minutes.
  6. Pour into cups and top with chopped pistachios and almonds before serving.